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Shepherdsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bullitt County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
14,351
Population
879/sq mi density
$71,250
Median Income
$30,508 per capita
$202,300
Home Value
$283,014 Zillow
$898
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
2,533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, $898/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shepherdsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9814°N, 85.7020°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bullitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Shepherdsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").